Character Relationship Map: Me and Him

Characters

• Bert Uttanzi (played by Griffin Dunne) — protagonist
• Annette Uttanzi (played by Ellen Greene) — supporting
• Corazon (played by Kim Flowers) — supporting
• Him (voice) (played by Mark Linn-Baker) — minor
• Bert Jr. (played by Jarrod Gormick) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Him (voice) → Bert Uttanzi (Meta Attached Presence)

  Him is described as a voice and mischievous presence attached to men, and he repeatedly addresses and tempts Bert.

• Bert Uttanzi → Corazon (Professional Assistant)

  Bert continues working obsessively with assistance from Corazon while developing his architectural proposal.

• Annette Uttanzi → Bert Jr. (Family Mother)

  Annette and Bert are described as Bert Jr.'s family, and the child participates in celebrating Bert's birthday at home.

• Bert Uttanzi → Bert Jr. (Family Father)

  Bert is described as devoted to his son, Bert Jr., and identifies being a good father among his goals.

• Bert Uttanzi → Annette Uttanzi (Romantic Husband)

  Bert is identified as married to Annette, and their arguments center on the condition of their marriage.

Story Analysis

A pressured architect struggles to balance marriage, professional ambition, moral restraint, and the unruly presence attached to him.

Plot Progression

1. A Marriage Under Pressure
2. Desire Challenges Restraint
3. The Failing Proposal
4. Silence After Rejection
5. An Unruly Balance